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100-åringen som tror på framtiden
Bo wanted to become an explorer when he was young, but realized that everything had already been discovered. Instead, he came out into the world as a filmmaker. He tells about his travels and about the pioneer days of Swedish television.
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Plot Summary
Allan Karlsson, now 101 years old, escapes from his nursing home on his birthday. He happens upon a suitcase full of cash and finds himself on the run from criminals. His journey is interspersed with flashbacks to his past adventures, where he met numerous historical figures and influenced major world events.
Critical Reception
The film received a mixed to positive reception, with many critics praising its humor and the lead actor's performance, while some found the plot to be somewhat convoluted and less impactful than its predecessor.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its unique blend of historical satire and slapstick comedy.
Robert Gustafsson's performance as the unperturbed Allan Karlsson is a highlight.
Some found the plot stretched thin and the humor repetitive compared to the first film.
Google audience: Audience reviews generally enjoyed the film's quirky humor and the continuation of Allan's unbelievable life story. Many appreciated the blend of comedy and historical events, though a portion felt it didn't quite reach the same heights as the original.
Fun Fact
The film is a sequel to the 2013 film 'The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared,' which was based on Jonas Jonasson's novel of the same name. This sequel is based on the follow-up novel 'The Accidental Further Adventures of the Hundred-Year-Old Man'.
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